SCAE AND ECNH. Research on primates – an ethical evaluation. ALTEX 2006; 23(3): 169-178.
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Introduction 169
Fundamental ethical positions on research using primates 170
Who counts morally? 170
Anthropocentric position 170
Pathocentric position 171
Biocentric position 171
How much do those requiring moral consideration count? 171
Fundamental positions within the committees 172
Conclusions172
Evaluation of interests for experiments on primates in the field of research into depression 172
Preamble 172
Criteria for an evaluation of interests 173
Stress for animals 173
Research aim 175
Potential consequential problems 176
Scientific nature of the research project 176
Research project’s chances of success 176
Alternative approaches in depression research 177
Evaluation of interests 177
Premises on which the evaluation of interests is based 177
Results of the evaluation of interests according to the minority position 177
Requirements regarding institutional structures 178
Recommendations 178
Appendix 178